Ophthalmology: Comprehensive Eye Care, LASIK, Glaucoma, Cataract
Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
629 Ratings
205 Comments
William E. McRee, M.D., is a skilled and trailblazing ophthalmologist who sees patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. McRee sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria.
William E. McRee, M.D., is a skilled and trailblazing ophthalmologist who sees patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. McRee sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria.
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Patient and very informative.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great eye care provider! Super great guy!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent Dr/Pt rapport, was very thorough, detailed and made the information regarding cataracts and needed surgery informative and put me at ease for any concerns I had I would highly recommend this physician, I felt instantly comfortable with him and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing cataract information and comprehensive eye assessment
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
High quality surgery results. Friendly and efficient
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Exelelente doctor y explica muy bien
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
He was helpful and personable. And professional.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
I’m one of the lucky ones. I’m healthy for my age. Dr. McRee takes good care of my eyesight.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr McRee is always friendly and asks me questions. I have been going to him for about 9 years
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
My mother trusted Dr. McRee for years and I do too. Very thorough, and nice. The office is friendly and very competent. The office is popular so the waiting room is usually full.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Kind, listens
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
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Pacific Eye Surgeons: Paso Robles Office
220 Oak Hill Rd Paso Robles, CA 93446
Pacific Eye Surgeons: Pismo Beach Office
931 N Oak Park Blvd Suite 201 Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Pacific Eye Surgeons: San Luis Obispo Office
3855 Broad Street Suite B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Pacific Eye Surgeons: Santa Maria Office
816 E Enos Dr Santa Maria, CA 93454
William E. McRee, M.D., is a skilled and trailblazing ophthalmologist who sees patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. McRee sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria.
In Dr. McRee’s own words, “being an active outdoor person, I appreciate the importance of good vision to the quality of our lives. It’s especially gratifying to help my patients achieve their individual goals, regardless of age.”
After graduating from Occidental College in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry, Dr. McRee earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.He then completed his internship in Internal Medicine at UCLA/San Fernando Valley Program. at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center in North Hills, California, and a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Dr. McRee is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and California Association of Ophthalmology.
Dr. McRee came to the Central Coast in 1990 after completing his training and passing the ophthalmology board exam with one of the highest scores in the country. In 1996, he became among the first doctors in the country to perform LASIK surgery. At Pacific Eye, Dr. McRee continues to focus his practice on laser vision correction, and also specializes in cataract and lens implant surgery.
Patient and very informative.
Great eye care provider! Super great guy!
Excellent Dr/Pt rapport, was very thorough, detailed and made the information regarding cataracts and needed surgery informative and put me at ease for any concerns I had I would highly recommend this physician, I felt instantly comfortable with him and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing cataract information and comprehensive eye assessment
High quality surgery results. Friendly and efficient
Exelelente doctor y explica muy bien
He was helpful and personable. And professional.
I’m one of the lucky ones. I’m healthy for my age. Dr. McRee takes good care of my eyesight.
Dr McRee is always friendly and asks me questions. I have been going to him for about 9 years
My mother trusted Dr. McRee for years and I do too. Very thorough, and nice. The office is friendly and very competent. The office is popular so the waiting room is usually full.
Kind, listens